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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.87, 9,823.27 and 2,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.87, 9,823.27 and 2,107.70 is: 3,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.87 : 9,823.27 = 2,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.87/9,823.27 = 2,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.87x = 9,823.27 × 2,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.87x = 20,704,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,541.91/6,550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.58

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